Hey Saints fans, hope you're surviving your draft hangover and warming up to the idea that we're still three months away from the start of training camp.

It's the worst time of year to be an NFL fan, but at least the weather's nice. And we've got the drama of the 2013 Super Bowl potentially being awarded to New Orleans in May, which would be long overdue.

Here's a few mailbag questions to keep you interested in the meantime. I'll be back with another edition tomorrow. Thanks for your questions.

Q: Everyone talks about the high powered offense the Saints have but do you think there is any chance they could implement a wildcat look to their offense just to add another dimension to it? They could call it the VooDoo! I think they have the players to make it deadly with Reggie, Pierre, Devery Henderson, and it also may be a way to get Meachem involved more. There is a ton of speed in those players. Leave Brees in the formation so passing remains an option and teams don't always expect the run! Also with the new look defense and especially our depth now at cornerback, what do you think the chances of Jason David making the final roster are? Thanks keep up the good work. Tripp Fayard/Gulfport, Mississippi.

A: Hey Tripp, I'm never going to rule out any form of creativity in Sean Payton's offense. And I wouldn't be shocked to see a surprise "wildcat" play or two, especially as another way to use Reggie Bush as a weapon. ... But for the most part, I think Payton will stay away from it because he's got one of the league's best quarterbacks in Drew Brees, and he wants the ball in his hands. Payton talked at length about the growth of the wildcat and his interest in it during the NFL meetings last month. Here are some of the highlights:

"You're probably sitting at the worst table in regards to level of interest offensively in this," Payton said during the NFC coaches' media breakfast. "That's just because I want Brees to be getting the snaps all the time. But what it forces us as teams to do is allocate some time defending it. And more than just saying, 'Hey guys, by the way, they have this play. And here's two snaps on a Thursday, and we got it.' ...

"When the quarterback's a run threat, the minute you snap the ball to that player, instead of 10-on-11, it's 11-on-11. You get your number back, per se. The single wing philosophy. ... Let's pretend we're the Saints. Our quarterback's not going to run the football. Well essentially then, I'm not saying he doesn't have to be accounted for, but as you look at blockers and defenders, the defense has a chance to out-number you. But the minute that that player, i.e. the single wing or this wildcat or the spread, then that number evens out again. It's really an old, old, old thought. But everything's cyclical. So here it is again. But it's interesting."

Not interesting enough for the Saints to sign Michael Vick and overhaul their offense, though. Sorry if that was your dream scenario ...

Q: The Saints clearly had the lead in the NFC South with their free agent moves. After the draft which team do you think is having the best overall offseason. and besides JDavid who else is in danger of getting released in the D-backfield. Randy g in Atlanta.

I definitely think the Saints have been the most improved team this offseason, but that's easy to say since they finished in last place. They didn't lose anyone significant to other teams in free agency, though they did choose to part ways with several veterans (Deuce McAllister, Mike Karney, David Patten, Mike McKenzie, Brian Young, Hollis Thomas, Kevin Kaesviharn, Josh Bullocks - it's become a pretty long list). Meanwhile, they added defensive coordinator Gregg Williams, defensive backs Jabari Greer, Darren Sharper and Malcolm Jenkins, linebacker Dan Morgan and fullback Heath Evans, among others.

I think Carolina is still the team to beat in the NFC South. The Panthers are always the toughest matchup for the Saints because they're so physical on both sides of the ball. But they took a hit this offseason, releasing veteran cornerback Ken Lucas for salary-cap purposes and not signing anyone in the open market. They did add pass rusher Everette Brown in the draft, but that's the highlight. It does appear that they will keep Julius Peppers at this point, though, even if they haven't kept him happy.

Atlanta's pluses and minuses probably balance each other out. They added veteran tight end Tony Gonzalez just before the draft - an ideal weapon for young quarterback Matt Ryan. And first-round pick Peria Jerry should be a nice plug in the middle of their defensive line. They let cornerback Domonique Foxworth and linebackers Michael Boley and Keith Brooking get away in free agency, though. And as good as they were last year, history suggests it will be hard for them to avoid a sophomore slump after that breakout season.

Tampa Bay, meanwhile, seems to be in full rebuilding mode after using its first-round pick on quarterback Josh Freeman, who isn't nearly as polished coming out of college as Ryan was last year. The Buccaneers replaced their general manager and head coach and parted ways with several veterans including linebackers Derrick Brooks and Cato June, cornerback Phillip Buchanon, defensive tackle Jovan Haye, receivers Joey Galloway and Ike Hilliard, tailback Warrick Dunn and quarterback Jeff Garcia. They did add tight end Kellen Winslow, tailback Derrick Ward and linebacker Angelo Crowell, among others. But it's hard to predict instant success in Tampa.

Finally, to answer your last question, I think the Saints could make room for the top 10 or 11 defensive backs on their current roster, so beyond David, nobody else is in serious jeopardy unless they don't perform in training camp and the preseason. If all of the young guys pan out, and especially if Malcolm Jenkins and Usama Young both wind up at free safety, then new veteran safeties Darren Sharper and Pierson Prioleau could become expendable.

Q: There seems to be competition everywhere except for SS. They drafted a SS but Payton and Williams seem to want him to be a FS. Will we get some competition for Roman Harper? He has to understand that he has room for improvement right? It's a pass happy league and there isn't room for one dimensional strong safeties (i.e. Roy Williams). What do you think? Brian, Dallas by way of Marrero

A: Yeah, Brian, I agree that this is an important year for Roman Harper, who has shown a lot of promise and inconsistency during his first three years in New Orleans. He's shown some weaknesses against the pass and the run. I think he's a hard hitter when he zeroes in on a target, but sometimes he makes the wrong read or gets himself out of position. ... I think the new defensive style will be good for him. One of Gregg Williams' strengths is that he designs his D around the strengths of the personnel, and Harper is an aggressive safety who likes to attack.

I think the strong safeties and free safeties will be somewhat interchangeable in the Saints' new defense, especially on obvious passing downs. Veterans Sharper and Prioleau are both capable of lining up at strong safety, as is incumbent backup Chris Reis. And the Saints might just have one safety on the field in nickel and dime packages. In fact, they could potentially have no true safeties on the field in some instances if they devise a scheme that includes all four top cornerbacks (Tracy Porter, Jabari Greer, Randall Gay and Malcolm Jenkins).